The basement of our homes is no longer a place for storage only. Throughout the years, we have assigned different jobs for the basement of our homes.We have fully remodeled it and use it as a living space for the family.It has come to be a playroom for the kids, an art room, a storage room and even office space for us.For some families, the basement has come to be a very nice furnished room for an older sibling where space in the upper floor is no longer possible.

Regardless of how and for what purpose you need to remodel the basement of your home, waterproofing it before remodeling it is the only alternative you have. You will be saving thousands of dollars by taking care of humidity, leaks, and water seepage problems before you remodel your basement.

Before you start looking for remodelers in your area, what are some of the clear signs to look for in case you have water damage in your basement?

• Water sitting on the floor

• Musty smell

• Condensation on the walls, ceiling or doors

• Cracks where the wall meets the floor

• Rust in appliances you have in the basement

• Dark spots on the walls or ceiling

Some of these problems have to do with water damage, but water damage in the basement can lead to serious problems with the foundation of your home as well.That in itself becomes a major problem that can get very expensive pretty quickly if you leave it unattended.

One of the many reasons to invest in your home and taking care of problems right away is the equity we build by holding unto our homes for a period of time.After the housing crash, there has been a decline in the constructions of new homes and the demand for first time home buyers is an all-time high.Not only will you be living in a beautiful home with no basement problems, but if you have any issues with water in the basement, taking care of it right away can increase the value and the quality of your home.

Contact usfor a hassle-free consultation to talk about your basement needs.We have a long history in the community with excellent customer satisfaction. Check ourBBB rating and customer testimonials to learn more about Pioneer Basement Solutions.

The United States is a nation where homeowners spend a lot of money improving their homes. According to Statista, in 2015 the average expenditure per household in home improvement was $2889.Back in 2007, we spent approximately $3280 in home improvements per home, and despite the worries about the economy, Americans will continue to do home improvement, and DIY projects in and around their homes.

While many projects done around the home are mainly aesthetic, there are others that are done to protect the structure of the home.

Foundation repairs and stabilization, are projects that regardless whether you want to do them or not,you have to hire someone that knows how to do it properly.Basement waterproofing is also something to be left to the professionals.There are many places on the internet that give advise on how to waterproof your basement without having the knowledge to do so.Painting the walls of your basement is NOT waterproofing. If there are leaks in your basement, the painting job you do will not stop water from damaging the foundation, walls, floors, and even the ceiling of your basement.

An internet search for a waterproofing company will give you a result of 439,000 options. That includes basement waterproofing companies advertising, or other companies selling you lists of the best waterproofing companies according to them.

There are hundreds of basement waterproofing companies out there.Some of them will give you an estimate that is so high, you will want to postpone doing anything with your basement, harming the structure in the process. Those companies will you a very complex explanation to what is a very simple solution.

According to Pioneer Basement Solutions “ There are dozens of basement waterproofing companies that sell and install basement waterproofing systems.They call their systems all different names which can be very confusing. The last thing many of these basement waterproofing companies want you to think is that what they do is simple or common, so they come up with patented names and fancy presentations.”

The reasons and solutions to fix your basement problems are very easy to understand and explain.Pioneer Basement Solutions offers a no nonsense, no sales gimmick, FREE consultation to solve your basement issues. They have a long history in the Northeast Ohio region and the best recognition for any company out there.

Water in your basement, wet walls, or excess humidity can be spotted quite easily by homeowners. Foundation problems though are a bit tricky to spot if you are not looking for them.Those problems can be easily detected if you are concerned about the structure of your home, or have an older home that you suspect is having these issues.These are five of the signs that the foundation of your home is not quite right:

1. Cracks in the walls or bowing of the walls

2. The bricks on the foundation are showing cracks-either inside or the outside

3. The doors and windows in your home are not closing or opening properly as before

4. There are spaces between the floor and the walls of your home, and lastly

5. The molding is coming apart or separating from each other or the wall

Leaving foundation problems till they become too big can only increase the amount of money you are going to spend with reparations. Hiring a company to do that job is important, but most importantly is the homework you do before hiring anyone to do such an important job.Contact the BBB for reports on the company you are trying to hire.

Veronica White moved to San Antonio from Michigan four years ago and bought a home on the north side of town.

Last year, White says she and her father began to notice they were beginning to have foundation problems.

White Contracted with Kino Foundation Repair to come in, dig under the home and place piers to re-level the foundation. The company did the work and shortly after the job was finished, White began to have plumbing problems. She called Kino, which came back out, found two leaking pipes and repaired them.

Shortly after Kino’s repair job the pipes broke again. White says the company came back and repaired them again, but there were other problems.

Foundation problems may mean expensive repairs. Here’s what to look for to keep small concerns from becoming big headaches.

Knowing the early warning signs of foundation troubles can head off problems that ultimately could cost tens of thousands of dollars to fix. The sooner you identify potential problems, the easier — and less expensive — it is to fix them.

The 4 Basic Indoor Warning Signs

Houses settle over time, and a little unevenness isn’t cause for panic. At the same time, you’ll want to be alert to these warning signs that more dramatic changes are taking place:

4. Windows that used to open and close easily suddenly begin to stick or won’t close completely.

Check the Outside

Moving outside, check to see if your foundation is straight by sighting down the length of your foundation wall from each corner. The walls should be basically straight, both up and down and from side to side. Check for leaning walls with a level.